Noted Canadian voice actor Doc Harris, famed for being the English narrator of the iconic anime series Dragon Ball Z, has died aged 76.

According to reports, Harris, born Gilbert Auchinlec, voiced over 200 episodes of the hugely popular series between 1996 and 2003 and is said to have passed in Vancouver on 5 October.

Harris’s deep, distinctive voice was a prominent feature during the series’ run for his captivating recaps, intros and outros for “DBZ” episodes.

Several fans have paid tribute to Harris following news of his passing, while a friend and former colleague said on social media that his “impact on me and countless others will not be soon forgotten”.

Actor Ian James Corlett, the English voice of the character “Goku” in Dragon Ball Z from 1996-97, said Harris was a “HUGE force” in his early career, “lived and breathed music”, and had a “keen eye for movies”.

Harris was also known for his long career in Canadian radio, reportedly debuting in 1971 before adopting his Doc Harris moniker in 1976.